Library Services

Our Services & Facilties

Book Drop
Individual Study Areas
Study Rooms
Photocopy Service
Computer Area
Reference Services

Dropbox service in Central Library

🕒 24/7 Access
Available at the Central Library at all times.

📥 Easy Returns
Return books using the drop box when the library is closed.

🔄 Daily Collection
Items are collected twice daily on working days.

📧 Email Notification
You will receive an email confirming your return details.

⚠️ Overdue Items
Fines apply for overdue books. Notifications will be sent.

📕 Damaged Items
Charges apply for damaged books; users will be informed.

Individual Reading Carrels

Enjoy a quiet and focused study experience with our individual reading carrels available across all MNU Library branches.

Access Information

  • No prior booking is required
  • Available on a first-come, first-served basis

Features

  • 🪑 Private Study Spaces – Designed for individual use and minimal distractions
  • 🔌 Power Access – Selected carrels include electrical outlets for charging laptops and mobile devices
  • 📍 Available in All Libraries – Convenient access at every MNU Library location

 

Study Rooms

🖥️ Book a Study Room

  1. Access System : Click on “Study Rooms Booking”in OPAC.
  2. Log In : Use your student or staff credentials.
  3. Check Availability : Select branch, date, and time slot.
  4. Confirm Booking : Choose a slot and confirm your reservation by clicking to ‘Save’.

Booking Limits: Maximum 2 hours per day. Advance bookings are limited.

Students without a prior booking will be required to leave the room.

🤝 Study Room Etiquette

🧹Cleanliness: Leave the room tidy and dispose of waste.

🔇Noise: Keep conversations at a reasonable level.

🪑Furniture: Do not move furniture or equipment.

Time: Leave promptly at the end of your session.

🚫Food & Drinks: Not allowed inside study rooms.

📄Booking Proof: Show confirmation if needed.

🎒Belongings: Do not leave items unattended.

Photocopy & Printing Services

Photocopying and printing services are available at all MNU Library branches for your convenience.

Service Details

  • 🧾 Self-Service Access – Users can make photocopies and print documents independently
  • 📄 Paper Availability – Paper should be purchased at the service counter

💳 Pricing & Payment

  • 💰 MVR 0.50 per sheet (double-sided printing allowed)
  • 💵 Payment Methods – Cash or online transfer accepted

 Follow copyright rules

  • 💰 Maximum 10% of a book could be copied

 

Computer Facilities

Accessible to all MNU students and staff

  • 📍 Available in all 8 library branches
  • 📚 Supports study and research activities
  • 💰 No charges for using computer facilities
  • ⏱ Walk-in access without reservations

 

Reference Services

Key Reference Services for Faculty and Students:

Our library offers a range of reference services designed to support both faculty and students in their academic and research pursuits:

🔍 Research Consultations
Schedule in-depth, one-on-one consultations with our librarians for support with faculty research or student assignments. We assist with refining research topics, developing effective search strategies, and locating specialized resources.

🔔 APA Referencing Support
We assist faculty and students with reviewing and verifying APA referencing in assignments and research work. Submitted student work will be checked and feedback provided within 24–48 hours during working days.

📚 Information Literacy & Instruction
We provide workshops and instructional sessions to help users develop essential research skills. Topics include database searching, evaluating the credibility of sources, and using information ethically and effectively.

📖 Collection Access & Delivery
Get assistance accessing our wide range of e-books, journals, and databases. If a required resource is not available locally, our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service can help obtain it from other institutions.

📝 Citation & Bibliographic Support
Receive guidance on proper citation practices using APA referencing. We also support reference management to help you organize sources and avoid plagiarism.

 Collection Development Support
The library provides guidance and assistance in compiling reference lists for newly developed or revised course outlines. We help identify relevant physical and online resources within the subject area and offer recommendations for acquiring new materials when needed.

 

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